The Limpopo is a
eco-tourist destination where mountain ranges rise suddenly and
dramatically out of bushveld plains. On the slopes of these mountains
you will find indigenous forests, placid streams and beautiful
waterfalls.

Much of the land is un-spoilt providing sanctuary to large numbers of
game. Game reserves are found in 2 different regions within Limpopo.

Limpopo Attractions

Dzata Ruins

Built in
around 1700, and once the flourishing capital of the Venda empire. Dzata
was occupied for only about 60 years and was last ruled by the great
Thohoyandou who forged the Venda nation from clans already living in the
Soutpansberg.

Art and Crafts

The
Gazankulu and Venda regions are known for their fantastic arts and
crafts. Clay pots, basketwork, painting, tapestries and fabrics are all
up for grabs at pretty reasonable prices. There are a number of famous
artists (sculptors) that come from the Venda region namely.

Modjadji Cycad Nature Reserve

In the
Lobedu Mountains near Duiwelskloof and situated next to the home of the
fabled rain queen, lies the Modjadji Cycad Reserve – boasting some of
the oldest and largest cycad specimens on earth.